Wedding•Reviewed on August 24, 2008•From New York City, NY
We were extremely happy with Slava and the trio. We asked them to play at our wedding and had them put together a song we really love for the precession. They played it beautifully (although they didn't know it beforehand) and a few of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music. We would not hesitate to recommend the trio for any event in which the quality of the music played is important.
Thank-you Slava and the international trio!!!
Galia & Eddie
Review by Felipe I.
Private Party•Reviewed on November 18, 2007•From Brooklyn, NY
The “International String Trio” did an outstanding job for my birthday party. They gave me a great price as well as complete flexibility on styles (classical, jazz, world, etc.) They arrived ahead of time to set
up, were extremely professional and entertaining. The performance itself was a delight, quieter at dinner, more upbeat for dancing afterwards. Our guests loved them and are still commenting on how fantastic they
were. I would highly recommend them for any occasion!
Review by Mikhail T.
Private Party•Reviewed on December 25, 2007•From New York City, NY
The band showed up on time, looked and played great. Very cool and positive attitude, we are very impressed. Booking this band again for an event this spring and giving our highest recommendation.
Review by Elizabeth T.
Wedding•Reviewed on February 23, 2009•From Greenwich, CT
Review by Paul L.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 21, 2008•From Long Island City, NY
Overall, I have NOTHING negative to say. The music was terrific. Musicians were utmost professionals. I would highly recommend The International String Trio.
Review by Irene F.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 17, 2010•From New Hyde Park, NY
Review by Cheryl F.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 12, 2009•From Wading River, NY
Very Happy with their playing. A little rough with the classical music, but the jazz and bossa were perfection. Sound was great and the right volume.
Review by Sarah C.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on November 5, 2012•From Long Island, NY
They had amazing music that our guests raved of and were very accomidating in being sure that all special requests and needs were met.
Review by Lauren R.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 15, 2009•From Beach Haven, NJ
The International String Trio did a great job for our beach wedding. We hired just a duet instead of all three players, and were very satisfied with the result. We had non-traditional songs that we wanted them to play that were not in their regular repertoire , and they both learned and played them perfectly. During the planning stages, I was a little nervous due to some delays in correspondence, but in the end I have no regrets about going with the duet for our wedding. They started the day off perfectly, and set the tone for the entire evening.
Review by Laura L.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 7, 2008•From Cape May, NJ
They were very helpful and professional and did a great job. They were able to follow cues from the bridal party and improv the timing, which was great since they weren't able to be there for the rehearsal since they came from so far away. They did a very good job and their music sounded lovely.
Review by Jessica B.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 27, 2014•From New York City, NY
Review by Maureen C.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 20, 2008•From Spring Lake, NJ
It was good experience. They received many compliments from our guest about their music. We enjoyed them very much.
Review by Patrick V.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 16, 2009•From New York City, NY
The musicians played what we had agreed on by email previously; and coordinated a couple of pieces with an additional singer performing at our wedding before the ceremony. They were very accomodating. They were providing nice background music as we had asked them to do during a drinks reception. We were able to negotiate a one-hour extension depending on weather conditions before the event, which was great.
Review by Jen C.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 6, 2008•From Hershey, PA
Very friendly and helpful. Thanks!
Review by Ryan W.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 8, 2009•From Saratoga Springs, NY
The group performed extremely well and sounded wonderful! We received many complements on the music they played and our pieces that we requested (a few songs not on their playlist) were performed very well. Our only issue was that they were a bit slow to respond to direct emails and we did not get our contract or a confirmation that everything is a go until only a few days before our wedding, even though we had booked them 3 months in advance. All in all a good performance and a good group.
Review by Allie W.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 26, 2015•From Southport, CT
The sound was good and Slava helped to make the day great.
Review by Michele D.
Wedding•Reviewed on November 21, 2010•From Rumson, NJ
Communication was an issue. It took several repeat e-mails to get answers to my questions, and I wasn't able to speak with anyone directly until I sent an angry e-mail. Once we spoke, communcation improved.
Overall performance was good. Music that was not approved was played while our guests were being seated, which I wasn't thrilled with, but it was still appropriate for the setting.
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1. It was never specified down to the last song what to play for the prelude part of the ceremony. The client requested one specific piece (about 3-4 minutes long) for the prelude part of the ceremony (about 10-20 minutes, while the guests are being seated.) Once we performed the requested piece we played more of the appropriate classical music for the prelude.
2. Once we were booked for this gig (almost 1.5 years in advance) there were numerous email exchanges (30-40 all together about all the particulars.) Everything was finalized long before the date. We feel that we accommodated the client promptly and efficiently.
Our direct line was available at all times.
Review by Priscilla C.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 23, 2011•From Richmond Hill, NY
Review by Caroline G.
Private Party•Reviewed on April 23, 2015•From New York City, NY
Would certainly higher again. Great service, wonderful music and accommodating as well. Only issue was slight delay in email responses, but that could be an effect to us being in the UK.
Review by Jennifer P.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on August 31, 2015•From Newton, NJ
There were a few communication glitches and the band had substitute musician. We also paid extra for the band to learn a song for our 1st dance, which did not happen. Everyone loved the band and the music. They were good, but we did not get exactly what we payed for.
Review by JENNIFER A.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 18, 2016•From Ringoes, NJ
They were on time and were flexible as far as set-up. The music was good, however, I expected the musicians who attended to include some that I had previously seen (awesome) on some videos so I felt a little snookered. They must have a small stable of musicians as I was informed late in the game that one I was expecting was not coming but that the musicians were interchangeable but sure about that. Again, the musicians were good but after watching the YouTube videos and playing their songs for months I was a little disappointed. Also, we asked them to play Ashokan Farewell - on their list - and were told they didn't have the sheet music with them.
Review by Lenny G.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 27, 2012•From Bernardsville, NJ
Very professional and accommodating, but there was one huge mistake, although most of the guests may not have noticed. The trio was to perform Schubert’s Ave Maria with a Soprano who preferred the key of Aflat for the BRIDAL PROCESSIONAL. I was very disappointed when the piece begun with one of the musicians in bflat. A totally awkward start, and with an abrupt silence and disruption in the playing, the trio played in the correct key after the soprano began singing. Like I said previously, they were very nice and were very easy to work with, but that mistake will not be forgotten and thus my overall score of 3.5 of an otherwise 5 start group of talent.
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We are glad that Lenny (friend of the newlyweds) acknowledges the fact that our group was professional and accommodating. Apart from that - we are not sure which incident is described in this feedback. Everything was perfect - we prepared the piece in the desired key, rehearsed it with the vocalist and agreed on all of the details. As per our conversation with the vocalist we made a specific arrangement of the piece and executed it precisely at the right part of the wedding ceremony. Everything went very smoothly - it was a beautiful bridal processional! Everybody was pleased with the outcome and we got numerous compliments from the guests and the bride herself.
Review by Lauren P.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on May 27, 2026•From New York City, NY
I thought that the ensemble was fine, but was surprised that they didn't dress more appropriately for the nature of the event. In the contract it states: The Artists will be wearing appropriate formal clothing. They were not formally dressed at all.
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We appreciate the feedback form this client. Overall - everything went smoothly and as planned at the event musically, arrival wise, set up, etc. As for the main concert - the dress code - our trio was wearing suit and tie outfit, just as our contract says. After the date of the event while communicating with the client about the dress code we learned that the client had a rather specific look in mind since it was a black tie event. This was never communicated to us before the date, and it would have been very easy to adjust the look of the group if only it was mentioned to us BEFORE the event, not after. We are always open to accommodating our clients and couldn't agree more that the look of the group is very important for high end occasions. To all of our prospective clients - please make sure to mention what type of event we are providing music for (Ex: black tie) and what kind of look you have in mind for our group! We'll make our best effort to accommodate you!
